During the summer 2024, we visited our international partner and their production facility, where we will manufacture machines and molding presses for processing plastic-sand composite. We had the
opportunity to thoroughly review the entire production process and discuss the necessary modifications. Plastic-sand composite is a highly durable material, but manufacturing complex shapes requires know-how that can only be gained through long-term experience.
The material can change shape during curing and cooling. This is why many manufacturers working with this composite choose only simple shapes, such as paving stones, bricks, and similar products.
At the same time, new possibilities have opened up for processing other types of waste, including textile waste, and incorporating them into various components of the Lisrec construction system.
The share of synthetic fibers in the textile industry has significantly increased in recent decades. Artificial and synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, and elastane now account for more than 60% of global textile production. The most significant of these materials is polyester, which alone represents more than half of the total production of textile fibers.
Textile waste is becoming an increasingly serious global issue with a significant environmental impact. Approximately 92 million tons of textiles are discarded annually, making the textile industry one of the most polluting sectors in the world. This volume is equivalent to a fully loaded garbage truck of waste being dumped every second.